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Exciting project for Diggle

A new youth band is to be formed by the Diggle Band to ensure their future.

Diggle
 

The Diggle Band has set about planning their future by forming a concert and contesting Youth Band for players 19 years and under.

The band will rehearse on Thursdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Diggle Band Club.

Interested

The band will be under the direction of conductor Phillip Dust and any interested young players and parents are invited to an open evening in the bandroom at Diggle Band Club on Thursday 16th October 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

The conductor, senior players and band committee will be available to explain the aims and ambitions of the band and to answer any questions4BR

Information

Information will also be available on the Diggle Band stand at the Saddleworth Voluntary Showcase, to be held at the Civic Hall Uppermill 3rd to 5th October.

The conductor, senior players and band committee will be available to explain the aims and ambitions of the band and to answer any questions.

Further Information is available from Dorothy Rhodes Tel: 01457873937.

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